elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
[ Syn: genteelness , gentility ]
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior); a woman of breeding and refinement
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
[ Syn: bringing up , fostering , fosterage , nurture , raising , rearing , upbringing ]
the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
[ Syn: reproduction , procreation , facts of life ]
breeding (n.)
producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring; the breeding population; retained a few bulls for breeding purposes'